Oakland fullback David Newman (40) is one of the smallest players on the field for the Patriots, but he has a key role as their starting fullback.

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It would be easy to overlook Oakland senior David Newman on the football field.

At 5-foot-7, 182 pounds, the Oakland senior fullback is often dwarfed on the field by both opponents and his teammates. However, his blocking role is a crucial one to the Patriots' offensive success.

He is one of several among the three remaining Rutherford County football teams that serve the same purpose in different roles. They are unsung players that play key roles in the trenches, in the backfield and in the secondary. ...